- 1 shallot
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 thumb-size piece galangal (or ginger), sliced
- 2 tsp. ground coriander
- 2 Tbsp. fish sauce
- 1/2 can good-quality coconut milk
- 1 fresh red chili, sliced, OR 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. dried crushed chili
- 1 tsp. chili powder (from your local supermarket spice aisle)
- juice of 1/2 lime
- 1 tsp. palm sugar OR brown sugar


